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Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson

1934 – 1976

United StatesAmerican Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter

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Lived 1934 – 1976 (aged 41). Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson was an American singer, songwriter, musician and guitarist.

Lucious Brinson Johnson (August 30, 1934 – March 18, 1976), known as Luther "Georgia Boy" Johnson, was an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. AllMusic journalist Ron Wynn stated, "Johnson's own inimitable vocals, raspy lines and tart guitar eventually create his own aura... a good, occasionally outstanding blues artist."

Life and career Johnson was born Lucious Brinson Johnson in Davisboro, Georgia. After completing his service in the US Army, He was interred at the Mount Hope Cemetery, in Mattapan, Massachusetts,

Discography Year Title Record label Notes 1966 Live at Cafe Au Go Go BluesWay With John Lee Hooker 1966 The Blues Is Where It's At BluesWay With Otis Spann 1967 The Bottom of the Blues BluesWay With Otis Spann 1968 Cryin' Time Vanguard With Otis Spann 1969 Come On Home Douglas Music 1969 The Muddy Waters Blues Band Transatlantic With the Muddy Waters Blues Band 1972 Born in Georgia Black & Blue 1974 Chicken Shack Muse With the Muddy Waters Blues Band 1975 Lonesome in My Bedroom Evidence 1976 Get Down to the Nitty Gritty New Rose Records 1992 They Call Me the Snake New Rose Records 2002 They Call Me the Popcorn Man Black & Blue Records

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Lucious Brinson, Luther Johnson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson?

United StatesAmerican Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter (1934-1976)

When was Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson born?

Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson was born on 30 August 1934 in Davisboro.

When did Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson die?

Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson died on 18 March 1976 in Chicago.

What was Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson's occupation?

Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson was a singer, songwriter, musician and guitarist.

What nationality was Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson?

Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson

· Wikidata: Q3267871

· DBpedia: Luther "Georgia Boy" Johnson

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